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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.83, 276.01 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.83, 276.01 and 110.82 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.83 : 276.01 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.83/276.01 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.83x = 276.01 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.83x = 30,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,587.15/183.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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